From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 18:35-43 1. Jesus has mercy on those who cry out to Him for help (Luke 18:35-39). 2. Jesus is able to give sight to physically blind eyes and give eternal life to those who have spiritually blind minds (Luke 18:40-43). 3. The importance of glorifying and…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 21:1-17 1. The importance of obeying Jesus (John 21:1-14). 2. Jesus knows the level of the love that each person has for Him (John 21:15-17). 3. Jesus is able to use people who have failed Him; He can use them in very significant ways (John 21:15-17).

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 8:1-11 1. Jesus knows when people hypocritically condemn others for their sinfulness (John 8:1-9). 2. Jesus does not condemn sinners; instead, He commands them to not continue in sin (John 8:10-11).

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Matthew 14:22-33 1. The importance of getting alone to pray (Matthew 14:22-23). 2. Jesus is all-powerful; He can do what is humanly impossible (Matthew 14:24-25). 3. The presence of Jesus dispels fear (Matthew 14:26-27). 4. Keep your attention focused on Jesus, not on the storms of life…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 5:27-32 1. Jesus calls seemingly unlikely people to be His disciples (Luke 5:27). 2. Be willing to leave whatever you have to in order to be Jesus’ disciple (Luke 5:28). 3. Jesus associates with sinful people and calls them to repentance (Luke 5:29-32).

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 5:17-26 1. A remarkable commitment to bringing someone to Jesus (Luke 5:17-19) 2. Jesus has both the authority to forgive sins and the power to heal physically (Luke 5:20-25) – evidence that Jesus is God. 3. The importance of glorifying God, both for what He has…

John 8:31-36 Jesus provides the greatest freedom of all – spiritual freedom from sin. Jesus provides: 1. freedom from the burden of trying to earn God’s approval on the basis of your own works 2. freedom from the guilt that accompanies sin 3. freedom from spiritual death in hell – freedom from the everlasting punishment…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters With the Savior” John 6:1-14 1. The Lord tests us to reveal whether our faith is in Him or in ourselves (John 6:1-7). 2. The importance of letting the Lord use whatever you have (John 6:8-9) 3. Trust the Lord to do far greater things than you can imagine (John…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Mark 9:14-29 1. Jesus is always able to help you, no matter how desperate your situation is (Mark 9:14-22, 25-27). 2. Keep trusting in Jesus, no matter how imperfect your faith is (Mark 9:23-24). 3. The importance of prayer and fasting rather than depending on ourselves (Mark…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Mark 9:14-29 1. Jesus is always able to help you, no matter how desperate your situation is (Mark 9:14-22, 25-27). 2. Keep trusting in Jesus, no matter how imperfect your faith is (Mark 9:23-24). 3. The importance of prayer and fasting rather than depending on ourselves (Mark…